Senior Software Engineer

Company: FryerMiles
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Description:

Senior Software Engineer – Newcastle – £65,000 to £90,000 per year DOE – On-site


FryerMiles are delighted to be working with a rapidly growing technical consultancy who are looking to recruit multiple Software Engineers to join their Defence team in Newcastle.


You’ll design and build applications used across complex Defence & National Security programmes, working across the full development lifecycle from Proof of Concept through to production.


Key Responsibilities



  • Design, build and maintain applications across the full stack.

  • Develop backend services, APIs, databases and user interfaces.

  • Deploy applications across cloud and on-premise environments.

  • Build high-quality, secure and maintainable software.

  • Work with technical teams and Defence customers to solve complex problems.


Essential Skills & Experience



  • Strong programming skills in C#/.NET, Java or Python.

  • Experience developing production web applications.

  • SQL databases, web frameworks and RESTful APIs.

  • Front-end development using React and TypeScript.

  • Cloud experience with Azure and/or AWS.

  • Strong software engineering fundamentals and development best practices.

  • First-class or 2:1 degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related discipline from a Russell Group university.


Desirable Experience



  • WebSockets, SignalR or similar real-time technologies.

  • AI-assisted software development tools.

  • Defence or National Security experience.


Essential Requirements



  • UK national and eligible to obtain UK SC-level Security Clearance.

  • Visa sponsorship is not available.


Willingness to travel to Defence customer sites across the UK when required, including 2–3 days per week or shorter periods of full-time travel.


If you’re a Software Engineer looking to work on complex Defence & National Security programmes, we’d love to hear from you.


Senior Software Engineer – Newcastle – £65,000 to £90,000 per year DOE – On-site

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Posted: October 8th, 2026